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- 한와Jun 12, 2023 (UTC)수부지Sensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsThe texture is very watery, so it tends to run a bit. I think I'll use it up faster than expected.
- bossxmodelJan 21, 2023 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsFirst, let me tell you about my experience. My jawline was a mess, so I went through 3 bottles of Tea Tree Biome and 1 bottle of Cicaterol, and even ordered another. Using these two products, all my jawline blemishes disappeared! So I finally started tackling my hyperpigmentation. Hooray! The hyperpigmentation was no joke. I struggled with it for months... So to help with dead skin cell turnover, I started using the Isntree AHA Essence. Good cell turnover helps fade hyperpigmentation and prevents new blemishes, right? But since I have super sensitive skin, using it too much could backfire, so after much deliberation, I came up with a skincare schedule. Every other evening, just once, for a total of 3 times! After cleansing in the evening, I wipe off excess moisture with Isntree Onion Toner (not as an exfoliating toner, but gently, like you're touching a baby's bottom). Then I pat on some Centella extract, let it absorb fully, and layer the Isntree AHA twice! Once it's completely absorbed and dry (it dries quickly to a smooth finish, but I absolutely can't use this alone as it makes my skin feel tight), I apply a hydrating serum or cream on top. (I used the mild Skinfood Carrot Serum twice, as I don't have dry skin) The next morning, my face feels super soft! For the next day's morning, (afternoon) and evening skincare, I focused intensively on soothing and barrier care! (Mainly using ingredients like cica, panthenol, and ceramides) Then the following evening, I use the AHA essence again. I repeated this 3 times and then stopped. If you do it too much, you might get whiteheads(?) like tiny white bumps, and dealing with those is a headache... (I learned this the hard way when I thoughtlessly used BHA too often in the past, thinking it was gentler) Anyway, after doing this 3 times, all those tiny sebaceous filaments disappeared, my skin texture became clearer than before, my skin became smoother, and I felt like my hyperpigmentation might have faded ever so slightly... maybe... haha I plan to do this 3-time routine again after a 15-day break! Using AHA at the right time, in the right amount (I used two or three pumps for my whole face), and with proper rest periods for your skin works wonders for managing dead skin cells! Of course, I do gentle exfoliation frequently by mixing enzyme powder with a low pH foam cleanser, but during those 6 days of using AHA, I didn't use any other exfoliants at all. I also didn't use any vitamin/retinol products! Using them together can irritate the skin... AHA can be a bit scary, but by creating a skincare schedule and combining it with soothing and barrier care, I can feel my skin becoming clearer. If used carefully, I think this will become an indispensable product for me in the future!
ConsThere's nothing particularly bad! I think if you use it thoughtfully, it won't irritate your skin and can be incredibly effective. Oh! It's very watery, so it can be a bit tricky to apply to specific areas.